Clinical Statements address topics of relevance to ophthalmologists and policy makers and state the Hoskins Center and Academy-approved position to educate and provide guidance on issues of concern. The Hoskins Center and Academy-approved clinical statements are developed without any external financial support.
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Tissue Procurement For Corneal Transplantation
Provides recommendations for future federal initiatives pertaining to the National Organ Transplant Act aimed to maintain the high quality of the current eye banking system.
Date: January 2010
Source: Committee on Eye Banks
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Infection Prevention in Eye Care Services and Operating Areas and Operating Rooms
Recommends minimum infection prevention guidelines and practices for the protection of patients, staff and ophthalmologists in the ophthalmic care setting,
drawing from current policies of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies
Date: December 2009
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
Compendium Level: II
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Frequency of Ocular Examinations
Provides guidance on the frequency of ocular examinations, depending upon the individual's age, race, past ocular history, medical history, family history of eye disease, and the types of symptoms or ocular findings encountered.
Date: November 2009
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
Compendium Level: III
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Use of Unapproved Lasers and Software for Refractive Surgery
Discusses the stringency of FDA regulations regarding excimer lasers and their software for the purpose of preserving the patient's safety and welfare.
Date: November 2009
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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On-Call Compensation for Ophthalmologists
An Academy statement on the inherent responsibility of community ophthalmologists to be available for emergency eye care and on-call compensation for ophthalmologists.
Date: November 2009
Source: The AAO Ophthalmic Practice Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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AAO and AGS Statement on Glaucoma Eye Drop Availability
This statement recommends that time restrictions for refills of eye drop medications for serious eye diseases be lifted until further study has been made. Strategies to increase eye drop availability should be instituted to prevent interruption and gaps in treatment for patients.
CMS issued a memorandum to insurers advising them to ease restrictions on early refill requests for topical ophthalmic drugs.
Patients are directed to contact 1-800-Medicare if a patient receives a denial. Click here for instructions. Date: September 2009
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Laser Surgery
Supports the Academy position that all laser surgery, for medical purposes, including opthalmic laser surgery, should be performed only by licensed doctors of medicine or osteopathy.
Date: August 2009
Source: AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Joint Statement: Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, And Vision
A Joint Statement of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and American Association of Certified Orthoptists on learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision.
Date: July 2009
Source: AAP, AAPOS, AACO, Academy and Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Interview with Dr. Wise about the Joint Commission’s Updated Statement on Steam Sterilization
Dr. Wise explains the genesis of the Joint Commission’s updated statement on steam sterilization, its significance to ophthalmologists and proper technique to ensure compliance.
Date: June 2009
Source: Academy Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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Statement from the Academy and ASCRS Regarding the Joint Commission’s Clarification of its Position on Sterilization Practices
The new position statement, released by the Joint Commission on June 15, 2009, clarifies the interpretation of standards regarding steam sterilization. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery co-chair a Task Force on Ophthalmic Sterilization, with participation of the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society.
Date: June 2009
Source: Academy Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
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